Green Sleeves Recipe
Tanqueray Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, basil, cucumber syrup, lemon
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
Muddle the Basil
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh basil leaves and gently muddle them to release their aromatic oils.
Add the Liquids
Pour in the Tanqueray Gin, elderflower liqueur, cucumber syrup, and fresh lemon juice into the shaker.
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish
Garnish with a cucumber slice or additional basil leaves if desired.